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Murphy’s Law: Was Jonathan Brostoff Bullied?
Murphy’s Law

Was Jonathan Brostoff Bullied?

Some Democrats point finger at Shepherd Express, others for Brostoff’s suicide.

Transportation: MCTS Tries New Tactics To Improve Safety for Operators
Transportation

MCTS Tries New Tactics To Improve Safety for Operators

Providing rides for bus operators back to the station after they end their shift.

MKE County: Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget
MKE County

Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget

Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.

MKE County: Tight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice
MKE County

Tight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice

Sup. Shawn Rolland wants $500,000 for a housing program. But his chosen source raises concerns for administration, colleagues.

Supervisor Rolland Urges County Board to Approve Amendment Supporting Unhoused and Housing-Insecure Residents
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Supervisor Rolland Urges County Board to Approve Amendment Supporting Unhoused and Housing-Insecure Residents

Call to support $500,000 budget amendment aiming to expand stable housing options comes during Homelessness Awareness Week

Transportation: Board Spikes Chair’s Plan For Reduced Bus Fares For Voting
Transportation

Board Spikes Chair’s Plan For Reduced Bus Fares For Voting

Wide-ranging concerns raised about Marcelia Nicholson's proposal.

MKE County: County Officials Close 2024 Budget Gap
MKE County

County Officials Close 2024 Budget Gap

Board approves funding package closing $19 million gap. But a new challenge awaits for 2025 budget.

MKE County: County Strings Together Funds to Close $19 Million 2024 Budget Deficit
MKE County

County Strings Together Funds to Close $19 Million 2024 Budget Deficit

$3.3 million in ARPA funds, including $1 million originally allocated to affordable housing, used to close budget gap.

Milwaukee County’s 2024 Budget Positioned to Balance Without Additional Taxpayer Impact
MKE County: Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks
MKE County

Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks

And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.

MKE County: New Buses, Courthouse Project Pushed For 2025 Budget
MKE County

New Buses, Courthouse Project Pushed For 2025 Budget

County committee doing early work on budget struggles to find enough funding.

Supervisor Rolland Calls for Renewed Commitment to Housing Services in Response to Recent Tragedy in Milwaukee
MKE County: Municipal Cooperation Needed on Illegal Dumping in Parks
MKE County

Municipal Cooperation Needed on Illegal Dumping in Parks

County considers fines up to $10,000, but lower municipal penalties would prevail.

MKE County: Board Could Boost Illegal Dumping Fine 2,400%
MKE County

Board Could Boost Illegal Dumping Fine 2,400%

Supervisor Shawn Rolland proposes raising fine from $200 to $5,000.

MKE County: Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble
MKE County

Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble

Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.

MKE County: Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule
MKE County

Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule

Supervisors change start time of board meetings, reflecting truly part-time nature of job.

MKE County: County Government Charts Big Expansion of Solar Power
MKE County

County Government Charts Big Expansion of Solar Power

New Coggs building project is a catalyst for countywide plan exploring solar power.

Supervisors Capriolo and Rolland Issue Statements on Washington Park Shooting
Murphy’s Law: Mayor, Democrats Target Rep. Ryan Clancy
Murphy’s Law

Mayor, Democrats Target Rep. Ryan Clancy

Why are they opposing incumbent Democrat? In a word, they hate him.

MKE County: County Creates Housing Voucher to Landlord Pipeline
MKE County

County Creates Housing Voucher to Landlord Pipeline

Housing Division ready to launch program incentivizing landlords to accept tenants with housing assistance vouchers.

MKE County: Corrections Driving County Budget Into Deficit
MKE County

Corrections Driving County Budget Into Deficit

Along with lower tax revenue than projected. '2024 may punch us in the face.'

MKE County: Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Could Be Sold
MKE County

Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Could Be Sold

New report looks at future of museums, with selling them a last resort.

MKE County: Parks Finds Support for Tosa Road-To-Trail Project
MKE County

Parks Finds Support for Tosa Road-To-Trail Project

A section of Underwood Creek Parkway would become mixed-use trail.

Murphy’s Law: The Return of County Cronyism
Murphy’s Law

The Return of County Cronyism

Or maybe it never went away. Push for 36% salary hikes echoes mentality behind infamous county pension plan.

MKE County: After Veto, Reporting, Board Reverses Course On 36% Raises For Electeds
MKE County

After Veto, Reporting, Board Reverses Course On 36% Raises For Electeds

Special meeting used to support county executive's original proposal of 11.5%.

MKE County: Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike
MKE County

Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike

Actions by constitutional officers raises ethical concerns, county executive's office says.

Brady Coulthard, State Assembly District 14 Candidate, Earns Endorsement of State Representative Evan Goyke
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Brady Coulthard, State Assembly District 14 Candidate, Earns Endorsement of State Representative Evan Goyke

“Brady Coulthard represents the new leadership and voice the Wisconsin State Assembly desperately needs.”

MKE County: Meet The New Milwaukee County Board
MKE County

Meet The New Milwaukee County Board

When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.

MKE County: Board Backs Less Road-To-Trail Conversion in Jackson Park
MKE County

Board Backs Less Road-To-Trail Conversion in Jackson Park

Board backs area supervisors' proposal that costs more money.

Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Officers Association and Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 Endorse Jack Eckblad for Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4
MKE County: Board Approves Insulin Price-Fixing Lawsuit
MKE County

Board Approves Insulin Price-Fixing Lawsuit

Plus: County will do business with historic bank, a new bus replacement policy and new housing-related projects are approved.

MKE County: County Board Wants Ceasefire In Gaza, But Only By A Narrow Margin
MKE County

County Board Wants Ceasefire In Gaza, But Only By A Narrow Margin

Fight over underlying language divides board.

MTEA Announces Endorsements in April 2nd Election
Small Business Owner, Progressive Community Organizer, Brady Coulthard Announces Campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 14: Endorsed by 14 Local Community Leaders
MKE County: Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives
MKE County

Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives

Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.

MKE County: County Funds Black-Owned Bank’s Capital Campaign
MKE County

County Funds Black-Owned Bank’s Capital Campaign

Columbia Savings & Loan seeking to raise $10 million in deposits to fund 100 home loans.

MKE County: Supervisors Seek Change to Housing Discrimination Law
MKE County

Supervisors Seek Change to Housing Discrimination Law

Change in state law needed for county to address housing voucher discrimination.

MKE County: Joint City-County Housing Committee Gaining Support
MKE County

Joint City-County Housing Committee Gaining Support

County Board committee provides first county approval for joint housing initiative.

MKE County: Huge Turnout Supports Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
MKE County

Huge Turnout Supports Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

But committee rejects language accusing Israel of 'genocide' and can't agree on resolution.

MKE County: Crowley Signs First in State Housing Proposal
MKE County

Crowley Signs First in State Housing Proposal

$1 million to provide emergency shelter for people in crisis and affordable-rate apartments.

MKE County: Proposal Would Incentivize Landlords To Accept Assistance Vouchers
MKE County

Proposal Would Incentivize Landlords To Accept Assistance Vouchers

Proposal seeks to address housing voucher discrimination by adding incentives for landlords.

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election
MKE County: County Treasurer Dave Cullen Announces Reelection Bid
MKE County

County Treasurer Dave Cullen Announces Reelection Bid

With many endorsements, Cullen faces Ted Chisholm in Democratic primary.

MKE County: Board Votes to Wait for City Bodycam Lawsuit Ruling
MKE County

Board Votes to Wait for City Bodycam Lawsuit Ruling

County considering policy like the city's for release of body cam videos for officers.

MKE County: Crowley Approves New Zoo Entrance
MKE County

Crowley Approves New Zoo Entrance

County wants new zoo entrance to reduce car backups on Bluemound Road.

MKE County: Supervisors Upset By Penguin Project’s Increased Cost
MKE County

Supervisors Upset By Penguin Project’s Increased Cost

Design error leads to $1.5 million hike in cost. 'Somebody's head should roll for that.'

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements
MKE County: Tight Housing Market Squeezing Out Poorest Renters
MKE County

Tight Housing Market Squeezing Out Poorest Renters

Even those with federal housing vouchers. Can Housing Division solve the problems?

Special Report: County Banned Housing Voucher Discrimination. Landlords Still Do It
Special Report

County Banned Housing Voucher Discrimination. Landlords Still Do It

County officials not sure they can enforce provision. Many vouchers go unused.

MKE County: Board Adds Funding For Housing, Violence Prevention
MKE County

Board Adds Funding For Housing, Violence Prevention

$1.6 million for medical debt program wasn't spent, reallocated to other programs.

MKE County: Board Approves Much Debated Health Travel Program, Once Focused On Abortion
MKE County

Board Approves Much Debated Health Travel Program, Once Focused On Abortion

Proposal began as attempt to pay for travel costs related to out of state abortions.

Milwaukee County Board Adopts Clancy Proposal to Expand Healthcare Access for Employees
MKE County: Staffing Improves At Correctional Facilities
MKE County

Staffing Improves At Correctional Facilities

But still understaffed: County jail reaches 74% of full staffing level and CRC 83%.

MKE County: Supervisors Hopeful for Pool Openings in 2024
MKE County

Supervisors Hopeful for Pool Openings in 2024

Committee adds funding to Parks budget for this, but more pools are not guaranteed.

MKE County: Supervisors Support New Zoo Entrance
MKE County

Supervisors Support New Zoo Entrance

Current location of Zoo entrance causing traffic backups, safety issues on Bluemound Road, supervisor says.

MKE County: Medical Debt Funding Could Be Shifted to Housing, Violence Prevention
MKE County

Medical Debt Funding Could Be Shifted to Housing, Violence Prevention

County officials have plan for funding earmarked for scuttled medical debt relief project.

MKE County: Proposal To Eliminate Medical Debt Won’t Move Forward
MKE County

Proposal To Eliminate Medical Debt Won’t Move Forward

Instead, county officials pushed health systems to expand charity care.

MKE County: Supervisor Wants To Solve Zoo Traffic Back-Ups
MKE County

Supervisor Wants To Solve Zoo Traffic Back-Ups

Sup. Shawn Rolland pushes funding for a reconfiguration of zoo entrance.

MKE County: Could Park Friends Help Prevent Illegal Dumping?
MKE County

Could Park Friends Help Prevent Illegal Dumping?

County officials think neighborhood groups could watch for and report dumping.

MKE County: Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley
MKE County

Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley

The county executive's administration has already pushed back against some of the amendments.

MKE County: Parks System Losing Trees Faster Than It Can Plant Them
MKE County

Parks System Losing Trees Faster Than It Can Plant Them

Board moving to add funding to 2024 budget for reforestation.

Transportation: Supervisors Recommend Funding for On-Demand Paratransit, Despite Objections
Transportation

Supervisors Recommend Funding for On-Demand Paratransit, Despite Objections

Though the funding is likely not enough, and would be realized by issuing debt.

Marisabel for Milwaukee Campaign: I am a pro-choice LGBT leader, and I am proud of my advocacy for immigrants and women
MKE County: Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending
MKE County

Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending

Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.

MKE County: Parks Replaces Tippecanoe Park Playground
MKE County

Parks Replaces Tippecanoe Park Playground

New playground funded through a 2021 real estate deal with Irgens.

MKE County: What’s The Future of The Charles Allis Art Museum?
MKE County

What’s The Future of The Charles Allis Art Museum?

One county budget amendment funds safety repairs, another seeks to end future contributions.

Transportation: Crowley, Transit Officials Oppose ‘Transit Rangers’ Backed By Drivers
Transportation

Crowley, Transit Officials Oppose ‘Transit Rangers’ Backed By Drivers

Board fails to get administration buy-in for transit rangers, pitting union against Crowley and MCTS.

MKE County: Budget Committee Recommends Correction Officer Raises
MKE County

Budget Committee Recommends Correction Officer Raises

Budget amendment would raise starting pay to $30 an hour.

Transportation: Board Plans Lobbying Push for Transit Funding
Transportation

Board Plans Lobbying Push for Transit Funding

The county needs state assistance to save transit system from big cuts.

Liz Sumner Announces Endorsements From Over a Dozen County Officials
Marisabel Cabrera Brings Experience and Dedication to Circuit Court Campaign
MKE County: Supervisors Waste $300,000
MKE County

Supervisors Waste $300,000

Three supervisors stall parks project at McKinley Marina, costing taxpayers $300,000.

Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Earns Endorsements of Milwaukee County Register of Deeds, State Representative Ortiz-Velez, and Trio of Supervisors: Adds to List of Local Leaders Supporting Eckblad’s Campaign for Bold, Responsible Leadership
MKE County: Sheriff Inquiry Leads to Board Fracas
MKE County

Sheriff Inquiry Leads to Board Fracas

Board removes jail inquiry from committee after process falls apart. Issue will go to full board.

MKE County: Board Recommends Transit Rangers for Bus Security
MKE County

Board Recommends Transit Rangers for Bus Security

But transit officials privately raise concerns about program as currently envisioned.

MKE County: Board Approves Transgender Sanctuary Designation
MKE County

Board Approves Transgender Sanctuary Designation

Plus: Union-made vehicle policy, Jail Visitation Study, and multi-lingual communication resolution all approved by board.

MKE County: Rolland Pushes Plan to Restore Jail Visitation
MKE County

Rolland Pushes Plan to Restore Jail Visitation

Legislation funds feasibility study for returning in-person visitation to jail.

MKE County: Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution
MKE County

Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution

In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.

MKE County: Committee Advances Medical Travel Fund, Which Could Include Abortions
MKE County

Committee Advances Medical Travel Fund, Which Could Include Abortions

Modified version of earlier proposal would pay for travel, not health care.

MKE County: Board Will Consider Paid Medical Travel For Employees
MKE County

Board Will Consider Paid Medical Travel For Employees

Propoal offers a workaround for legal concerns raised over abortion travel fund.

MKE County: South Shore Breakwater Getting Emergency Repairs This Fall
MKE County

South Shore Breakwater Getting Emergency Repairs This Fall

But 2023 budget politics may have killed appetite for long-term repairs.

MKE County: Board Wants Solution to Housing Voucher Discrimination
MKE County

Board Wants Solution to Housing Voucher Discrimination

But county attorney believes options are limited. Departments directed to find solutions.

MKE County: Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate
MKE County

Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate

See how and why each supervisor voted the way they did for new tax.

MKE County: Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike
MKE County

Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike

Does the board have the 12 votes needed to approve this critical measure?

MKE County: County Sales Tax Hike Gets First Approval
MKE County

County Sales Tax Hike Gets First Approval

County officials detail future cuts without sales tax plan, as Parks Department is halved and senior centers eliminated.

County Supervisors Hosting Washington Park Senior Center Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Sales Tax Increase
MKE County: Committee Rejects Housing Voucher Incentives
MKE County

Committee Rejects Housing Voucher Incentives

Housing advocates concerned landlord incentives would mean county giving up on enforcing housing protections.

MKE County: Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax
MKE County

Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax

Four town halls scheduled this month

MKE County: Can County Protect Renters With Housing Vouchers?
MKE County

Can County Protect Renters With Housing Vouchers?

New resolution seeks solutions to Section 8 discrimination by landlords.

MKE County: Resolution Would Declare Milwaukee a Transgender, Non-Binary Sanctuary
MKE County

Resolution Would Declare Milwaukee a Transgender, Non-Binary Sanctuary

Also proposed is a county policy to oppose bans on gender affirming health care.

MKE County: Sup. Shawn Rolland Pleads Guilty, Must Pay $500 Fine
MKE County

Sup. Shawn Rolland Pleads Guilty, Must Pay $500 Fine

Rolland pled guilty to falsely certifying nomination signatures he didn't collect.

MKE County: Supervisor Shawn Rolland Charged With Misdemeanor Election Fraud
MKE County

Supervisor Shawn Rolland Charged With Misdemeanor Election Fraud

DA's Office alleges Rolland falsely certified collecting nomination signatures that he did not, in fact, collect.

MKE County: Will County Board Approve Sales Tax Hike?
MKE County

Will County Board Approve Sales Tax Hike?

It's unclear if there's the needed two-thirds majority of board willing to vote for it.

MKE County: Parks for People or Pavement?
MKE County

Parks for People or Pavement?

Parks department wants to reduce the paved footprint in Milwaukee County.

MKE County: Health Insurance Assistance Plan Revamped
MKE County

Health Insurance Assistance Plan Revamped

What is best use of ARPA funds to help county residents kicked off of Medicaid?

Murphy’s Law: County’s Debt Relief Program No Laughing Matter
Murphy’s Law

County’s Debt Relief Program No Laughing Matter

Program with huge 100-to-1 return inspired by comedian John Oliver. Seriously.

MKE County: Crowley Approves Funding for Mental Health Programs
MKE County

Crowley Approves Funding for Mental Health Programs

ARPA funds will expand services offered by two community-based nonprofits.

MKE County: Baldwin, Crowley Promote Foreclosure-to-Affordable Housing Program
MKE County

Baldwin, Crowley Promote Foreclosure-to-Affordable Housing Program

$8 million in funding will rehab tax-foreclosed homes for sale at affordable prices.

MKE County: Board Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract
MKE County

Board Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract

Aramark Correctional Services sought 8% price hike in 2023 contract.

MKE County: Board Passes Medical Debt Relief, Health Insurance Subsidy
MKE County

Board Passes Medical Debt Relief, Health Insurance Subsidy

Also, the board passed funding for student housing insecurity and a condemnation of conversion therapy.

MKE County: Committee Approves Medical Debt Relief
MKE County

Committee Approves Medical Debt Relief

Project with RIP Medical Debt will cancel $153 million in debt owed by county residents.

Sara Geenen Campaign Announces More Than 50 Endorsements From Judges & Elected Officials
MKE County: Program Would Subsidize Low-Income Health Insurance Premiums
MKE County

Program Would Subsidize Low-Income Health Insurance Premiums

County would join effort to prevent people from losing health insurance coverage.

MKE County: Crowley Signs $9.5 Million in Affordable Housing Contracts
MKE County

Crowley Signs $9.5 Million in Affordable Housing Contracts

Funding supports projects in Brown Deer, Wauwatosa and South Milwaukee.

MKE County: Board Almost Blocks Juvenile Justice Funding
MKE County

Board Almost Blocks Juvenile Justice Funding

A majority of supervisors voted to hold on a $42 million contract without appearing to know what the impact would be.

MKE County: Supervisors Stall, Inflate Cost of Sea Wall Project
MKE County

Supervisors Stall, Inflate Cost of Sea Wall Project

Cost of McKinley Flushing Channel rises as county board second guesses engineers.

MKE County: Free Golf For Parks Employees?
MKE County

Free Golf For Parks Employees?

Finance Committee approves free and reduced-price golf as a benefit for parks employees.

MKE County: Committee Approves Funding for Suburban Affordable Housing Projects
MKE County

Committee Approves Funding for Suburban Affordable Housing Projects

But Sup. Peter Burgelis tries to stop subsidy for Wauwatosa development, citing cost.

Milwaukee County ARPA Task Force Endorses Medical Debt Abolishment Proposal
Press Release

Milwaukee County ARPA Task Force Endorses Medical Debt Abolishment Proposal

Sup. Rolland Plan Leverages $1.6 million in Federal Rescue Funds to Create Approximately $153 Million in Debt Relief

MKE County: County Could Erase $153 Million in Medical Debt
MKE County

County Could Erase $153 Million in Medical Debt

County residents would gain debt relief via county partnership with New York nonprofit.

County Supervisors Commend Bruce Colburn on Long Career Fighting for Workers’ Rights
MKE County: Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed
MKE County

Milwaukee Youth Commission Appointments Confirmed

18 high school students appointed to new youth commission.

Transportation: County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’
Transportation

County Board Rejects The ‘Fix at Six’

Board still maintains a policy of opposition to I-94 expansion, but won't support this alternative.

MKE County: Board Approves Studying Demolition, Other Options For The Domes
MKE County

Board Approves Studying Demolition, Other Options For The Domes

Policy does not support demolition, which many supervisors remain opposed to.

MKE County: Board Considering Abortion Referendum, Again
MKE County

Board Considering Abortion Referendum, Again

Board would place question on April ballot after failing to approve November election proposal.

Supervisor Martinez Renews Call to Fund the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
MKE County: New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes
MKE County

New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes

County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.

County Supervisors Commend Milwaukee County Transit System and Amalgamated Transit Union 998 on New Contract
MKE County: Board Adopts 2023 County Budget
MKE County

Board Adopts 2023 County Budget

Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?

MKE County: Lake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff
MKE County

Lake Park Neighbors Seek Control of Bluff

Wahl Ave. residents have already clear cut top of bluff, now want special access to all of it.

Finance Committee Unanimously Recommends Supervisors Rolland, Taylor, Martinez Amendment Increasing Infrastructure and Parks Funding
MKE County: County Would Raise Tax Levy For Forensic Science Center
MKE County

County Would Raise Tax Levy For Forensic Science Center

County would exceed property tax limits to pay back $107 million in debt for new forensic center and public museum.

Supervisor Burgelis Calls on Landmark Committee to Designate Black Nite Uprising Site
MKE County: Board Approves Coggs Building Funding
MKE County

Board Approves Coggs Building Funding

Supervisors vote to use $32.3 million in ARPA funding for new human services building.

MKE County: Board Approves Ungendered Bathrooms
MKE County

Board Approves Ungendered Bathrooms

And LGBTQ inclusion initiative. 'Access to safe restrooms should be a basic right for every person.'

MKE County: Johnsons Park To Be Renamed
MKE County

Johnsons Park To Be Renamed

Or actually expanded, to include first names of the park's current namesakes.

MKE County: Legal Concerns Raised Over Free Election-Day Transit
MKE County

Legal Concerns Raised Over Free Election-Day Transit

Committee approves free election bus rides, but county attorney says there is risk of legal challenge.

MKE County: Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
MKE County

Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal

After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.

MKE County: Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes
MKE County

Task Force Rejects ARPA Funding for Domes

Supervisors want to use $19 million in pandemic stimulus funds to begin fixing Mitchell Park Domes.

MKE County: Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?
MKE County

Should County Parks Serve Wine, Spirits?

State law prevents this. County officials pushing legislators to allow this as a revenue generator.

MKE County: Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink
MKE County

Crowley Vetoes Downtown Roller Rink

Roller rink in Red Arrow Park won't happen this summer, but idea may not be dead.

County Supervisors Disappointed in Defeat of Referendum on Abortion
MKE County: Board Approves Two Fall Referendums
MKE County

Board Approves Two Fall Referendums

A third referendum gauging public support for legal abortion did not pass.

MKE County: Crowley Approves $19 Million For Affordable Housing
MKE County

Crowley Approves $19 Million For Affordable Housing

Signs task force plan using $19 million in federal ARPA funds, mostly for suburban housing.

MKE County: Supervisors Seek Marijuana Referendum
MKE County

Supervisors Seek Marijuana Referendum

Question to voters on legalizing pot would be identical to 2018 advisory referendum.

MKE County: Downtown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely
MKE County

Downtown Roller Rink Looks Unlikely

Board struggles to find funding, plan lacks true budget and rink won't be ready for this summer.

County Board Unanimously Adopts Resolution Repudiating Discriminatory Covenants
Wasserman Resolution Funding McKinley Beach Repairs Approved by County Board
Finance Committee Unanimously Recommends Wasserman Resolution to Repair McKinley Beach
MKE County: Coggs Building Could Be Razed
MKE County

Coggs Building Could Be Razed

New analysis finds razing and then constructing new building the most feasible redevelopment option.

County Supervisors Support Milwaukee Brewers Pride Night
MKE County: Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership
MKE County

Nicholson Shuffles Board’s Leadership

Chairwoman resets board's balance of power, and punishes a rival, with new committee assignments.

Chairwoman Nicholson Announces County Board Committee Assignments, Leadership Roles
County Supervisors Congratulate José G. Pérez on Election as Common Council President
Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation
Press Release

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation

Candidates respond to Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey on favorite historic sites and more

Board of Supervisors Approves Paid Parental Leave Policy for County Employees
MKE County: Committee Opposes Minimum Bail Bills
MKE County

Committee Opposes Minimum Bail Bills

Rejects Sup. Longdon’s push to support state legislative bills that increase bail.

MKE County: County Would Hike Property Taxes for Museum
MKE County

County Would Hike Property Taxes for Museum

Financially strapped county would spend up to $63 million over 15 years for new museum.

Army Corps, MMSD Revitalizing Honey Creek

Army Corps, MMSD Revitalizing Honey Creek

6,700 feet of concrete lining will be removed from stream bed.

MKE County: Board Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy
MKE County

Board Okays New Jail Phone Call Policy

Amended resolution slowly lowers cost of phone and video calls for jail and HOC inmates.

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey
Press Release

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes

MKE County: Board Debates Free Jail Phone Calls
MKE County

Board Debates Free Jail Phone Calls

Studies show it reduces recidivism. But could cost millions, with complicated practical details.

MKE County: 9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022
MKE County

9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022

Deadline is one week away and nearly 70% of districts have just one candidate running.

MKE County: Land Sale Could Finance Parks Repairs
MKE County

Land Sale Could Finance Parks Repairs

Board's finance committee approves using $1 million from sale of County Grounds land.

DA Blames ‘Human Error’ for Waukesha Parade Attack Suspect’s Bail

DA Blames ‘Human Error’ for Waukesha Parade Attack Suspect’s Bail

An overworked ADA set the bail without access to the Waukesha suspect's risk assessment.

MKE County: Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion
MKE County

Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion

Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.

Board of Supervisors Adopts 2022 Milwaukee County Budget
MKE County: Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards
MKE County

Proposal Aims To Recruit More Lifeguards

Major lifeguard shortage closed pools in 2021.

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate
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Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

MKE County: Board Adopts New Supervisory Map
MKE County

Board Adopts New Supervisory Map

After jettisoning their independent process, the board adopted a new map during a marathon meeting Friday night.

MKE County: County Board Committee Backs Redistricting Maps
MKE County

County Board Committee Backs Redistricting Maps

After rejecting independent redistricting committee, supervisors pick two maps they like.

MKE County: Board Takes Over Redistricting, Rejects Independent Effort
MKE County

Board Takes Over Redistricting, Rejects Independent Effort

Board rejected third and final map from its Independent Redistricting Committee.

MKE County: Independent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts
MKE County

Independent Committee Submits Final Map for Supervisor Districts

But independence of the Independent Redistricting Committee is now in question, as county board could face lawsuits.

MKE County: So Much For An Independent Redistricting Process
MKE County

So Much For An Independent Redistricting Process

County committee rejects its own independent redistricting committee's recommendations.

MKE County: Board Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate
MKE County

Board Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate

Board muddies county executive order with procedural issues, duplicative legislation.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal Would Create Paid Internships, a First for Board of Supervisors
Supervisors Praise Work of County Housing Division in Preventing Evictions
Eyes on Milwaukee: Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Eyes on Milwaukee

Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center

Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.

County Board of Supervisors Congratulate Colectivo Workers on Successful Union Election
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County Board of Supervisors Congratulate Colectivo Workers on Successful Union Election

Colectivo workers voted to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 494 which will develop the group's first negotiated contract, pending the election’s certification by the National Labor Relations Board.

Supervisors Propose Vaccine Incentives and Requirement for all Milwaukee County Employees
Eighteen Milwaukee Local Elected Officials Endorse Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
Anti-Panhandler Law Raises Controversy

Anti-Panhandler Law Raises Controversy

Wauwatosa imposes fines of $25 to $500. Mayor, police department express misgivings.

Supervisor Rolland urges Wauwatosa Common Council to reject ordinance that would worsen homelessness and job insecurity
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Supervisor Rolland urges Wauwatosa Common Council to reject ordinance that would worsen homelessness and job insecurity

Proposed ordinance to “discourage panhandling” will actually create flashpoints between police and neighbors, and harm their ability to secure housing and jobs in the future

Milwaukee County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Task Force will launch on Aug. 12
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Milwaukee County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Task Force will launch on Aug. 12

Committee will kick off effort to seek community feedback and build recommendations to strategically allocate $183.6 million in federal funding

MKE County: Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit
MKE County

Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit

Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.

Rep. Brostoff Celebrates Passage of Milwaukee County Resolution in Support of   Ending Qualified Immunity for Police
MKE County: Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team
MKE County

Board Approves Mental Health Crisis Team

Partnering sheriff's deputies and mental health professionals. But some supervisors opposed creating new Sheriff's Deputy positions.

Supervisor Clancy Demands Accountability, Decries Sheriff’s Office Power Grab
Tosa Mayor, Police Union At Odds

Tosa Mayor, Police Union At Odds

City officials at odds with union amid search for new police chief, calls for reforms.

MKE County: Lake Park Bridge Needs $1 Million More
MKE County

Lake Park Bridge Needs $1 Million More

Cost now at least $3.4 million to repair historic footbridge designed by Olmsted.

MKE County: Board Approves Overtime Oversight Policy
MKE County

Board Approves Overtime Oversight Policy

New policy will likely bring the sheriff's office before the board to explain overtime expenditures.

Sherman Park Could Get New Basketball Court

Sherman Park Could Get New Basketball Court

Dallas-based Nancy Lieberman Charities has offered to fund a "dream court."

MKE County: Board’s Bike Trails Resolution Fails
MKE County

Board’s Bike Trails Resolution Fails

A proposed ordinance change would have given the board final authority over major trail alterations.

Supervisors Clancy and Rolland Applaud Unanimous Recommendation of Overtime Accountability Ordinance
County Board Adopts Resolution Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalty
Reimagined County Board Health Committee Will Add a New Focus on Strategic Planning
MKE County: Committee OK’s Funding for Emergency Mental Health Center
MKE County

Committee OK’s Funding for Emergency Mental Health Center

New crisis center is an important piece of the county's broader re-shuffling of psychiatric services.

Supervisors Denounce Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans
Judiciary Committee Approves Proposal to Reduce Marijuana Possession Penalty
County Board Adopts Resolutions Celebrating Black Icons
Supervisors’ Statement on the Passing of Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron
Supervisors Denounce Anti-Democratic Coup Attempt in Washington D.C.
MKE County: Board Adopts 2021 Budget
MKE County

Board Adopts 2021 Budget

Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.

Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts

Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts

But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.

Supervisor Rolland calls for focus on creating jobs and driving racial wealth equity
Supervisor Rolland calls for Wauwatosa leaders and neighbors to come back to the table and talk
Supervisor Rolland calls for Wauwatosa’s Police and Fire Commission to meet next week and begin weighing independent investigator’s report
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Supervisor Rolland calls for Wauwatosa’s Police and Fire Commission to meet next week and begin weighing independent investigator’s report

Sup. Rolland: “If there was ever a time for community leaders to act with urgency, this is the time.”

Law Enforcement, Protesters Play Cat-Mouse Game After Mensah Decision

Law Enforcement, Protesters Play Cat-Mouse Game After Mensah Decision

March from Downtown to Mayfair Mall blocked repeatedly by National Guard, Sheriffs, Police.

Sup. Rolland Calls for Tosa to Come Together and Clean Up

Sup. Rolland Calls for Tosa to Come Together and Clean Up

Let’s come together tomorrow (Thursday) morning and clean up the broken glass along North Ave in #Wauwatosa. The @WauwatosaWI curfew ends at 6 am. Let’s start then. Bring a mask, gloves, broom, dust pan and some garbage bags. https://t.co/u3UWxtvX6W pic.twitter.com/k50xsreWI0 — Shawn Rolland (@shawnrolland) October 8, 2020

Milwaukee County Board unanimously approves strategic planning ordinance
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Milwaukee County Board unanimously approves strategic planning ordinance

New efforts compel longer-term thinking, goal-setting and performance-based reporting after 20 years with no strategic plan in place

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements
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Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

Diverse Board of Supervisors United in Urgent Appeal for Federal Aid
Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman

Nicholson Elected County Board Chairwoman

Marcelia Nicholson beats Willie Johnson, Jr. out for leadership of the county board.

MKE County: New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot
MKE County

New Board Sworn In at a Parking Lot

Nicholson and Johnson, Jr. vying for leadership position of County Board Chairperson.

2020 Spring Election Results

2020 Spring Election Results

Live City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County results for the April 7th Spring Election.

Vote Absentee: Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Candidates
Vote Absentee

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Candidates

Only three of the 18 races are contested.

Vote Tuesday: County Board Candidates
Vote Tuesday

County Board Candidates

Only three of 18 races are contested.

MTEA Announces Endorsements in Milwaukee Spring Elections